For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 859 students in Long Beach, MS. The top-ranked public preschools in Long Beach, MS are Thomas L Reeves Elementary School and Wj Quarles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Beach, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Long Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Long Beach, MS (2026)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
214 St. Augustine Drive
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-9764
Gr: PK-3 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Wj Quarles Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Quarles Street
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 864-3946
Gr: PK-3 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Long Beach, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Long Beach, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Long Beach, MS include Thomas L Reeves Elementary School and Wj Quarles Elementary School. Long Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public preschools are located in Long Beach?
2 public preschools are located in Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach?
Long Beach public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Long Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Long Beach include: Thomas L Reeves Elementary School vs. Wj Quarles Elementary School
